Mini Chocolate Grinder Review | Ep.86 | Craft Chocolate TV

[@CraftChocolateTV]

This wasn't clearly disclosed in the video, but as of right now we primarily use Premier Wonder Grinders. The Premier grinder takes up less space and thus works better for us in our small test kitchen.

[@michaelvaguet3655]

When I had my shop I used 1 and still use it today for hobby purposes, it's works really well and been using for like 4 years now without any issues.

[@jason8582]

I love your style of review, crisp, short and to the point, honestly one of the best out there.

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Thanks so much! So glad you found it helpful!

[@netahirsh]

I use both these melangers and I also have a spectra 11 melanger. the spectra works better than both the melangers in the video. the stones are heavier and it grinds much better and faster.

[@north53overland13]

Hey! Would you recommend the Spectra for pistachio butter as a mixing into gelato? Looking to start processing my own pistachio and hazelnut butters.

[@curtkeisler7623]

Premier also makes an all-metal version that is even easier to scrape down and more rugged since all the parts are metal inside. Be careful though when you get the new Wheels there are blue inserts that are in there pretty tight and they are actually meant to be taken out. I don't see anything in the instructions that let you know that. So just be careful. I like this newer metal version because the clearance between the axle and the wheel is a little more so that you don't get the wheels binding up if you happen to get some crystallization on the axle from sugar or added things in your chocolate.

[@Paulfrankfriend]

can you share the model number or how did you get hold of the all metal version? i'd be keen!

[@allincacao]

Siempre me ha quedado la duda de ese plástico color azul de las ruedas de ese modelo de refinadora, tengo la experiencia que en pleno trabajo se ha salido el seguro de la rueda, es algo que falta mejorar en ese modelo.

[@priscillamcgregor4679]

Dylan, how many watts power should i look for 😊

[@alicihangir7222]

Glad to see an honest review. Thank you.

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@obiepressman3093]

Why didn't you include the Spectra 11 in your comparison? Seems like a big oversight to me. FYI, I use both a Premier, with the full metal upgrade, and a Spectra, so I'm not shilling for Spectra, just want to know why you wouldn't include it or even mention it.

[@yusefmessallam]

probably didn't know about the Spectra. But thanks to your comment, I discovered it myself too!

[@Paulfrankfriend]

can you share the model number or how did you get hold of the all metal version? i'd be keen!

[@billysenel9184]

Thanks for the video! I can only find the blue Premier Wonder where I live, not the orange one. Would it serve the same purpose?

[@elixirforlife4771]

Kindly inform me where can i get the cheapest and good quality chocolate making machinery if i start from initial level.

[@peterbreakey]

There is a premier model named "chocolate refiner" that looks the same as the "wonder" do you know if there is any difference? I wish to make nut butter. Thanks 😊

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Can't say for certain. Did you contact the company to inquire?

[@ecelis911911]

What is the yellow powder that you use in this video?

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Mango powder!

[@OmairaWalanda]

.where can I purchase that chocolate grinder ? Thanks .

[@rinkyagarwal3280]

Can we stop grinder at night and again start it in morning does chocolate taste alter

[@Darkcapital.official]

If we want to grind chocolates how long it takes to grind to smooth liquor blend?

[@CraftChocolateTV]

Roughly 24 hours.

[@priscillamcgregor4679]

Hi Dylan, so im diabetic, my vision is affected and my surgeon put me on permanent social grant, meaning that my vision is not strong enough for employment. Things are tough, working all my adult life makes it difficult to not work for an income. I have embarked on a journey to start a homebase speciality baking business, still in the crawling stage. My passion is home chocolate making, but i dont know which melanger snd specs is best. I have saved up a bit for this and cannot afford wastage. Kindly advice me wisely. YaHUaH bless you. Cape Town South Africa 🤗

[@siijchocolate8900]

For me CocoaTown it’s been working wonderfully for more than 4 years, worth the price paid, when you get used to it is very easy to clean, comes with an accessory to clean stones.

[@tjsr]

So as far as the supposed between the two: The 503 (purple) is supposed to have a 1350rpm motor which has no temperature cut-off. The 509 (red) is claimed to have a 1450rpm motor, but has a temperature cut-off. I had a 503 burn out trying to grind praline - in fact, it melted through the plastic shroud - so bought a 509 as a replacement. Now, I say 'is supposed to' - I have not opened up my 509 to have a look, *however*, when I ordered and asked for a replacement motor for a 509 (so I could try to convert the burned-out 503 in to a 509, and have two working), they sent me a 1350rpm motor, so... The important bit though, is that claim of the heat cut-off.

[@matthewhoskisson8767]

Thanks! This was a great review!

[@michellecelesteNW]

The enthusiasm smdh. What machine would you actually recommend then?

[@SpiderslidePics]

I see the Premier only had one scraper installed. Is that on purpose?

[@curtkeisler7623]

If you watch the whole video you'll see that it actually popped off and broke that's why there's only one.

[@SpiderslidePics]

@@curtkeisler7623 in my defence I did watch the entire video. Manoa are my example I learn through. I did see the crack. But I did miss the break. Oops.

[@6AnAsianGuy9]

Love the videos man!

[@marcs7847]

As ALWAYS.... You guys are Awesome! Short / Sweet and info we can really use. I'm so glad I hit the Bell icon 😀

[@ChefJoeG19]

Sounds like cocoa town is the winner over all of you ask me.

[@palodelafelicidad]

Thanks

[@pueblonorte8564]

Hi, i had mine burst into flames at night. Be careful and don't buy any of the cheaper one that come straight from India. Make sure its ESA approved for eletrical.... almost lost my house if i wasn't home while it was running. Had an off brand model of the premier

[@tastyfrzz1]

The premier I got came with several mfg defects. It works ok. Very little instruction. No indication that it has been safety reviewed. We'll see how long I keep this hobby going.

[@moisescb500]

muito bom!

[@ytrebiLeurT]

Too expensive. The rotation is not straight enough, over time the imbalance will break the device...